What does Air Charter Automation look like?

In the air charter industry, automation refers to the execution of technology to accomplish operational tasks with minimal human involvement, leaving the operators to use their precious time to manage other areas of their operation.? This type of automation was first applied to basic functions such as flight scheduling and aircraft maintenance tracking for airlines back in the 1950’s.??

Charter and Go uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation integrated in their Automation, and Machine Learning (ML) to build predictive processes in all aspects of their operations.? Leveraging these systems are more sustainable and cost effective to the operators and allows them to be competitive in the market by meeting the demands in a quick and concise manner.

Let’s take a closer look at these applications and more.?

Air Charter Automation?

Here’s a closer look at how automation in the air charter industry is transforming day-to-day business operations.?

Seamless Crew Scheduling: Gone are the days of using a whiteboard, and excel spreadsheets. With modern systems, a Crew Management System (CMS) along with a host of other advanced technologies, the scheduling process has become incredibly fast and efficient ensuring compliance with regulations and reducing pilot fatigue.?

Instant SMS & FRAT Updates: Having Real-time information is a result of automation. Systems that provide instant updates on a variety of rules, status, comments and hot topics ensure that, pilots and operations teams are never left guessing.?

Realtime Fleet Tracking: Operations teams wondering if the plane has taken off, landed or where it might be in the flight anxiously looking for updates is the norm if you don’t have an automated tracking system.? Thanks to innovations like ADS-B tracking using satellite systems, the workflows are less problematic.? These technologies have revolutionized how air charter operators work efficiently, drastically reducing lost time management making the entire process smoother and more reliable.?

Detailed Realistic Reports: We live in a world where quality analytics is important to give the business operator the insight to make decisions that affect how their operation is running.? Automating these reports is the understatement of importance.? You need to own your own data and run your own reports.? Operators should have the ability to create reports that benefit their business.? Putting data at the fingertips for the customer is a standard that has not been easily accessible in the air charter industry in the past but is now the norm thanks to automation.

Quick Quoting: How many times does the sales team get a request for a quote to only have a process of emailing back and forth with the client before they come to an agreement on the trip.? Automating backend processes allows owners to have built in prerequisites for types of trips, using predictive analytics to make the workflow more efficient without human error.? Using backend analytics to drive the price structure ensures you will never be surprised. The turn around to book a trip is under 5 seconds, no more emails back and forth. This frees up the sales team to focus more on what makes the customer happy while building a strong relationship.

Precise Pricing: Tools like Accupricer use a probability engine to bring in the precise price for all different types of trips throughout the year.? This ability allows operators to make on the spot decisions around costs and profits to ensure that they are profitable.

High Octane Operations: The innovation used in the new revamped automated systems give operation teams the tools they need to manage a fleet of aircraft with ease freeing up their time to do all the work it takes to be safe and on time.? Clients don’t realize all that goes into releasing a plane for take off, tracking and then receiving that same aircraft to turn it around and do it all over again multiple times a day. Having more automation in the process makes air charter operators efficient and profitable.

Fewer Errors: The more humans are involved, the higher the risk of errors. Automation steps in to minimize those risks. With systems being automated and in place, the chances of mistakes in selling & pricing a trip, scheduling the crew, managing the communications, tracking the aircraft and reviewing the analytics of the trip will significantly reduce over the years, keeping things on track and on time.?

Managing Maintenance Tracking:? Automating maintenance scheduling keeps aircraft inspections, repairs on track while meeting safety requirements.? This “thinking ahead” automation allows operators to curb operational disruptions so they can schedule down time in a cost effective manner while maintaining compliance.? Meeting the strict regulatory standards keeping aircraft safe and airworthy with backend automation is a win-win for the operator and the customer.

Revenue management is the cornerstone to profitability while automation transforms workflows into lower operational costs:? The air charter industry is very competitive, and revenue management is a critical function that can make or break a charter operator. Automation plays a pivotal role by transforming old tired formulas using Dynamic Pricing Algorithms, Demand Forecasting, Real-Time Reporting, and Seasonality to fine tune operation in this area to allow air charter operators to implement more dynamic and responsive strategies in real time.

The next generation in aviation is already using automation in their prospective fields and air charter operators are right there enhancing their operations to be aligned with the future.? AI, blockchain, interactive customer contracts are just the beginning with much more to come. Companies like Charter and Go are aligning with air charter operators incorporating what they build to enhance the future of the air charter industry.? Encouraging, listening and building with purpose in mind is how the air charter operators will take the next step in this exciting time in aviation.